https://www.sdcpublications.com/Textbooks/Stay up to date with all of SDC Publications' upcoming titlesFri, 21 Aug 2026 10:36:10 -0500http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification804https://static.sdcpublications.com/images/common/logo_rss.pnghttps://www.sdcpublications.com/Textbooks/14454SaturdaySunday There is an old saying that an engineer describes every idea with a drawing. With the advances in computer technology and drawing software, it has never been easier, or more important, to learn computer aided design. To be effective, however, a drawing must accurately convey your intended meaning and that requires more than just knowing how to use software.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://www.sdcpublications.com/Textbooks/Introduction-AutoCAD-2027-Civil-Engineering/ISBN/978-1-63057-823-7/ Engineering Graphics Essentials with AutoCAD 2027 gives students a clear and practical understanding of how to read and create engineering drawings while learning the fundamentals of Autodesk AutoCAD 2027. The text presents engineering graphics principles in a logical, easy-to-follow format and covers the major topics of the discipline, including orthographic projection, pictorial drawings, dimensioning, section views, advanced drawings, tolerancing, threads and fasteners, and assembly draFri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://www.sdcpublications.com/Textbooks/Engineering-Graphics-Essentials-AutoCAD-2027/ISBN/978-1-63057-814-5/ Finite Element Analysis for Mechanical Engineers is a complete, ready-to-teach video courseware package designed to help instructors deliver a rigorous, application-driven introduction to the Finite Element Method. Developed by renowned author Dr. Paul M.Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://www.sdcpublications.com/Textbooks/Finite-Element-Analysis-Mechanical-Engineers/ISBN/978-1-63057-797-1/ Finite Element Simulations with Ansys Workbench 2026 is a comprehensive and easy to understand workbook. Printed in full color, it utilizes rich graphics and step-by-step instructions to guide you through learning how to perform finite element simulations using Ansys Workbench. Twenty seven real world case studies are used throughout the book.Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://www.sdcpublications.com/Textbooks/Finite-Element-Simulations-Ansys-Workbench/ISBN/978-1-63057-843-5/ Autodesk Revit 2027 Architecture Basics is geared towards beginning architectural students or professional architects who want to get a jump-start into 3D parametric modeling for commercial structures. This book is filled with tutorials, tips and tricks, and will help you get the most out of your software in very little time. The text takes you from concepts to site plans to floor plans and on to reflected ceiling plans, then ends with an easy chapter on how to customize Autodesk Revit to Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://www.sdcpublications.com/Textbooks/Autodesk-Revit-2027-Architecture-Basics/ISBN/978-1-63057-812-1/ As an engineer, you may need to test how a design interacts with fluids. For example, you may need to simulate how air flows over an aircraft wing, how water flows through a filter, or how water seeps under a dam. Carrying out simulations is often a critical step in verifying that a design will be successful.Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://www.sdcpublications.com/Textbooks/Introduction-Ansys-Fluent-2026/ISBN/978-1-63057-841-1/ Autodesk AutoCAD Architecture 2027 Fundamentals is an introductory guide designed specifically for those who are new to AutoCAD Architecture 2027. It provides a detailed exploration of the software's key features such as the Styles Browser, Styles Manager, Layer Manager, Design Center, and key architectural elements such as Structural Members, Doors, Windows, Walls and Roofs. The book employs an instructional approach, progressing with each chapter to gradually build your knowledge Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://www.sdcpublications.com/Textbooks/Autodesk-AutoCAD-Architecture-2027-Fundamentals/ISBN/978-1-63057-820-6/ To understand Ansys Workbench quickly and well, you need to learn from an expert, study in short bursts of time, and complete hands-on exercises. Ansys Workbench Tutorial: Structural & Thermal Analysis Using Ansys Workbench Release 2026 checks all those boxes. Ansys Workbench is a powerful and widely used solid modeling, simulation and optimization software program.Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://www.sdcpublications.com/Textbooks/Ansys-Workbench-Tutorial-Release-2026/ISBN/978-1-63057-842-8/ Building Information Modeling (BIM) is an approach to the entire building life cycle. Autodesk Revit is a powerful BIM program for architecture, MEP, and structure that supports the ability to coordinate, update, and share design data with team members throughout the design construction and management phases of a building’s life. A key component in managing the BIM process is to establish a company foundation for different types of projects by creating standard templates and custom family Fri, 06 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0600https://www.sdcpublications.com/Textbooks/Autodesk-Revit-2027-BIM-Management/ISBN/978-1-63057-831-2/ Motion Simulation and Mechanism Design with SOLIDWORKS Motion 2026 is written to help you become familiar with SOLIDWORKS Motion, an add-on module of the SOLIDWORKS software family. This book covers the basic concepts and frequently used commands required to advance readers from a novice to intermediate level in using SOLIDWORKS Motion. SOLIDWORKS Motion allows you to use solid models created in SOLIDWORKS to simulate and visualize mechanism motion and performance.Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0600https://www.sdcpublications.com/Textbooks/Motion-Simulation-Mechanism-Design-SOLIDWORKS/ISBN/978-1-63057-785-8/ Mechanism Design and Analysis Using PTC Creo Mechanism 13 is designed to help you become familiar with Mechanism, a module of the PTC Creo Parametric software family, which supports modeling and analysis (or simulation) of mechanisms in a virtual (computer) environment. Capabilities in Mechanism allow users to simulate and visualize mechanism performance. Using Mechanism early in the product development stage could prevent costly redesign due to design defects found in the pWed, 18 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0600https://www.sdcpublications.com/Textbooks/Mechanism-Design-Analysis-Using-PTC/ISBN/978-1-63057-849-7/ The Autodesk AutoCAD 2027 Certified User Study Guide is designed for the AutoCAD user who is already familiar with AutoCAD. It provides a series of hands on exercises and tutorials in the use of AutoCAD to help you prepare for the Autodesk AutoCAD Certified User Exam. The text covers all the exam objectives for the AutoCAD Certified User Exam.Tue, 09 Mar 2027 00:00:00 -0600https://www.sdcpublications.com/Textbooks/Autodesk-AutoCAD-2027-Certified-User/ISBN/978-1-63057-829-9/ In the competitive world in which we live it is important to stand out to potential employers and prove your capabilities. One way to do this is by passing one of the Autodesk Certification Exams. A candidate who passes an exam has credentials from the makers of the software which indicate you know how to use their software.Tue, 09 Mar 2027 00:00:00 -0600https://www.sdcpublications.com/Textbooks/Autodesk-Revit-2027-Architecture-Certified/ISBN/978-1-63057-824-4/ The eleven lessons in this tutorial introduce you to the design capabilities of Creo Parametric 13. The tutorial covers the major concepts and frequently used commands required to advance from a novice to an intermediate user level. Major topics include part and assembly creation, and creation of engineering drawings.Fri, 23 Apr 2027 00:00:00 -0500https://www.sdcpublications.com/Textbooks/Creo-Parametric-13-Tutorial/ISBN/978-1-63057-846-6/ Creo Simulate 13 Tutorial introduces new users to finite element analysis using Creo Simulate and how it can be used to analyze a variety of problems. The tutorial lessons cover the major concepts and frequently used commands required to progress from a novice to an intermediate user level. The commands are presented in a click-by-click manner using simple examples and exercises that illustrate a broad range of the analysis types that can be performed.Wed, 28 Apr 2027 00:00:00 -0500https://www.sdcpublications.com/Textbooks/Creo-Simulate-13-Tutorial/ISBN/978-1-63057-845-9/